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CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz WatchvsOak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT

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SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666
The Humboldt GMT
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt GMT
MSRP $2,175

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
The Humboldt GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
The Humboldt GMT56 hoursh
Water Resistance
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
The Humboldt GMT200m
MSRP
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666
The Humboldt GMT$2,175

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 517
Sellita SW330
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
56 hoursh

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$666
$2,175

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What people say

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CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch for its legible, uncluttered dial, excellent Super-LumiNova lume, and robust build quality, noting its comfortable 12mm thickness and durable PVD coating. The bezel action is described as having zero back play, and the fixed lugs are appreciated for easy strap changes. One owner reported the lume is readable throughout the night, while another flagged a faulty mechanism requiring replacement and poor retailer customer service. The £700 price is considered high by some compared to similar quartz divers, leading to questions about its value. Overall, owners rate the CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch highly for its bombproof, toolish design and practical aesthetics.

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT owners widely praise its exceptional accuracy, often running at or near 0 seconds per day, and its comfortable wearability with subtle design details. The construction quality for the price point, sandwich lume, and anti-magnetic properties are also highlighted. Some owners find the bracelet sizing adjustment slightly awkward, and one noted the lume could be brighter. Overall, owners rate the Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT highly for its accuracy and comfortable wearability.

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